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Work on post-programme framework continues despite tranche holdup The delay in the disbursement of Greece’s next bailout tranche does not look like it will affect the plans to begin work on the fourth review, as well as the ongoing discussions regarding debt relief and the other post-programme arrangements.
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Eurogroup confirms third review almost done but e-auctions still a concern Monday’s Eurogroup did not bring down the curtain on the third review as Greece’s lenders are waiting for the completion of two more prior actions.
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Some loose ends ahead of Eurogroup, questions remain over IMF's role The Greek government goes into Monday’s Eurogroup, which will be accompanied by a meeting of the European Stability Mechanism’s (ESM) board of directors, with three prior actions remaining and doubts over whether the green light for the disbursement of the next loan tranche will be granted.
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Athens facing final steps in third review as next milestones identified The countdown to next Monday’s Eurogroup, where the third review is due to be officially completed has begun following last week’s visit to Athens by European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici, who also set out the key milestones for the months ahead.
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Moscovici upbeat in Athens, highlights elements needed for programme exit European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici had several messages to deliver during his visit to Athens, which focussed mostly on what needs to happen over the next few months to ensure that Greece completes the third programme without any problems.
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Greece issues 7-year bond, moves closer to wrapping up third review Following a small delay due to the turmoil in international markets earlier in the week, Greece opened on Thursday the book of offers for a syndicated seven-year bond.
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Greece prepares for bond issue, looks to pave way for programme exit Greece is expected to announce the start of the book-building process for a new 7-year bond this week as it also looks to provide greater clarity on debt relief measures and the post-programme scheme the that government is working on.
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IMF sticks to reform, debt relief demands as programme role remains in doubt A meeting between Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and the International Monetary Fund’s managing director Christine Lagarde at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday has rekindled interest in what stance the IMF will take regarding the Greek programme.
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European Commission keeps DSA broadly same, stresses need for relief The Compliance Report issued by the European Commission following the formal conclusion of the third review at Monday’s Eurogroup includes the updated Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) put together by the European institutions.
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Eurogroup sets up completion of third review, plans for programme's end The Eurogroup reached on Monday what its new president, Portugal’s Mario Centeno, called a “political agreement” regarding the conclusion of Greece’s third review and the next loan disbursements for Athens.